Community Support Leader - Thera East : Job Details

Thera East has an exciting opportunity available for a Community Support Leader to join our team in Lexden, Colchester. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to  £34930.28 per annum.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

We are seeking a full time Community Support Leader to join a well-established and committed team in Thera East

This position is to manage a team delivering complex support to adults with Learning disabilities within a community setting, in a supported living capacity.

• Thera is unique, we are led by people with a learning disability.
• Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in socie

About the role:

As a Community Support Leader, you will support your Operational Manager and be responsible for managing a number of teams providing support care to people with learning disability. You will ensure compliance with  Care Quality Commission and other regulatory bodies, ensure best practice and coach the team to do the same. This role is key to ensuring our service meets the needs of our supports and our organisational vision.

Who are we looking for?

• The successful applicant must have previous experience in the supported living industry, supporting individuals with a learning disability. Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment, have the desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
• Experience in managing, supervising or team coordination in Supported living
• A strong knowledge of the  Care Quality Commission and CQC Regulations
• Be caring and Confident Computer literate Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Articulate, and professional
• Be able to manage budgets, show initiative and be comfortable when it comes to problem solving.

What are the benefits?

• Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
• Flexible working hours for work life balance
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
• 33 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
• Employee support line to support you and your family
• Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free DBS check
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Well-being initiatives
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work

So if you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group. Please click "apply" now to be considered as our Community Support Leader- we would like to hear from you!

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group.  For further information or to learn more about being a support worker in Thera, contact our friendly talent team on or send an email

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position.